Caterpillar 615C Scraper Specs

Category: Scrapers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 615C ➔

The Caterpillar 615C is a self-loading wheel tractor-scraper used for earthmoving, site preparation, and material hauling in construction, mining, and roadbuilding applications. As part of Caterpillar's scraper line, the 615C is designed to cut, load, carry, and spread soil or aggregate efficiently over short to medium haul distances. It typically features a single-engine tractor-scraper configuration, articulated steering, and a bowl for material transport. The 615C is used in high-production grading and mass excavation work where rapid cycle times and controlled material placement are required. It is recognized for its role in large-scale earthmoving fleets and contractor operations.

Bowl

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Bowl specifications
Heaped Capacity	16.00 cu yd (12.23 cu m)
Max Depth of Cut	16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Rated Payload	38,404.60 lbs (17,420.06 kg)
Width of Cut	9.50 ft (2.90 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Dimensions specifications
Overall Height	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Overall Length	38.10 ft (11.61 m)
Overall Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Wheelbase	23.00 ft (7.01 m)

Elevator

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Elevator specifications
Number of Flights	18

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	105.50 gal (399.32 l)
Tire Size	26.5-25 26PR (E-2)

Tractor Engine

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Tractor Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Gross Power	265.00 hp (197.61 kw)
Make	Caterpillar

Transmission

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward	29.30 mph (47.15 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6

Weights

Caterpillar 615C Scraper Weights specifications
Front Axel - loaded	47,234.10 lbs (21,425.05 kg)
Front Axle - empty	40,064.70 lbs (18,173.06 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	10,650.60 lbs (4,831.04 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	41,885.70 lbs (18,999.06 kg)
Total Operating - empty	50,715.20 lbs (23,004.06 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	89,119.70 lbs (40,424.07 kg)

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